At Pima Medical Institute, we prepare students to become skilled medical assistants and health care administrative assistants (previously called medical administrative assistants) so that doctors and medical staff can know with confidence they are hiring highly capable staff members.
Medical assistants work alongside doctors, nurses and other health care providers. They help with a variety of duties, including documenting a patient’s medical history, recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients and preparing them for exams. Their career is hands-on and focuses on patient care.
Health care administrative assistants are generally the first person a patient meets when visiting a medical office. They ensure the office operates efficiently. They do not work directly with patients, but instead greet them, book appointments and provide other assistance. They are prepared to complete important jobs, such as working with electronic health records, performing medical billing and coding tasks and assisting doctors with reports.
At Pima Medical, students can enroll in the medical assistant (MA) and health care administrative assistant certificate (HCAC) programs at multiple campuses. For more information visit Pima Medical’s MA and HCAC program pages.